News for 'Indian Administrative Services'

MP IAS officer issued notice over tweets on Kashmir Files

MP IAS officer issued notice over tweets on Kashmir Files

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

In one of the tweets, Khan, who is deputy secretary with the MP Public Works Department, had last week urged makers of The Kashmir Files to also make a film on the 'killings of large number of Muslims across several states' in India, and said members of this minority community are 'not insects, but citizens of the country'.

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Besides him, Brajendra Navnit who served in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland. Topno is a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre.

'UPA pressured me to drop names from CWG, coal reports'

'UPA pressured me to drop names from CWG, coal reports'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

In fresh embarrassment to the erstwhile United Progressive Alliance regime, particularly to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, former Comptroller Auditor General Vinod Rai has claimed that coalition functionaries had deputed politicians to get him leave out names from the audit reports in the Coalgate and Commonwealth Games scams.

Officer on fisheries project inspection beaten up in captivity in Guj, 3 held

Officer on fisheries project inspection beaten up in captivity in Guj, 3 held

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

It is suspected that detection of alleged irregularities in a fisheries project led to the incident.

IAS/IPS cadre allocation can't be arbitrary: SC

IAS/IPS cadre allocation can't be arbitrary: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Allocation of cadre for the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers cannot be done by the Centre in an arbitrary manner, the Supreme Court has said.

IAS candidate commits suicide after 'goof up' in UPSC results

IAS candidate commits suicide after 'goof up' in UPSC results

Rediff.com12 May 2013

A 24-year-old Indian Administrative Service aspirant allegedly committed suicide, with the police stating that he was upset over a 'goof-up' in the Union Public Service Commission results published in Bangalore.

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

'If the youth act with integrity, they will help change India'

'If the youth act with integrity, they will help change India'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

In this interview, social activist Aruna Roy talks about quitting Civil Services to pursue social service and how the youth of the country can play a role in bringing soci-political change and more. Read on

Vadodara flood situation alarming, 5k relocated; Army joins rescue ops

Vadodara flood situation alarming, 5k relocated; Army joins rescue ops

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Some areas were under 10 to 12 feet of water, said health minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel.

Bihar to form special courts for corruption cases

Bihar to form special courts for corruption cases

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

The Bihar government will soon form special courts for hearing corruption cases against government officials.

Small farmer's son from Andhra is IAS topper

Small farmer's son from Andhra is IAS topper

Rediff.com16 May 2007

27-year-old Raju is a bachelor. While his IPS batch-mates and friends in the city greeted Raju, his family was elated over the distinction he achieved in the Civil Services exam.

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID-19

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'We are in close touch with Indian officials at all levels. We are also closely coordinating with our allies, friends, and Quad partners about how we can collectively support India in its hour of need,' a senior Biden administration official told reporters

Rules amended, babus can now retain gifts from foreign dignitaries

Rules amended, babus can now retain gifts from foreign dignitaries

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The Centre has amended an over-50-year-old rule to allow IAS, IPS and IFoS officers to retain gifts received from foreign dignitaries while being members of the Indian delegation, according to an official order.

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'In 1984, Pyongyang just had one hotel and one could not move out without an official escort.' 'India was the only country with an embassy, apart from the socialist countries.'

When babus queue up for private jobs

When babus queue up for private jobs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

An insider's view on how to improve civil service recruitment

An insider's view on how to improve civil service recruitment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

We can learn much from China with regards to making civil service recruitment more efficient, says former diplomat Kishan S Rana.

TN suspends IAS officer for fake SC certificate

TN suspends IAS officer for fake SC certificate

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Senior Indian Administrative Service officer C Umashankar has been suspended by the Tamil Nadu government on the charge of producing a false community certificate to claim Scheduled Caste quota during his civil services selection.

This blind man fought for 3 yrs to become an IAS officer

This blind man fought for 3 yrs to become an IAS officer

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Professor-turned-IAS aspirant Ajit Kumar fought a 3-year battle to claim his rightful place in the Civil Services.

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain its easing cycle, and we expect the overall environment to be conducive for fixed income investments for portfolio diversification.'

Can India Inc Absorb 10 Million Interns?

Can India Inc Absorb 10 Million Interns?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'India's top companies currently lack the organisational wherewithal to hire and train 2 million interns annually, given their current scale of operations and existing employee base.'

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Senior bureaucrat Tarun Bajaj was appointed revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle by the Centre on Tuesday.

Another Indian quits Obama administration

Another Indian quits Obama administration

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Before he came to the US, he also held senior positions internationally for Levi-Strauss & Co, Unilever and the Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Babus will now need govt nod before accepting gifts of over Rs 5,000

Babus will now need govt nod before accepting gifts of over Rs 5,000

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers will now need to take prior permission from the Union government

EC concerned about cash-for-vote practice in TN

EC concerned about cash-for-vote practice in TN

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Tired with the numerous allegations of cash-for-votes emerging from Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission has decided to blacklist 25 officials of the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service.The blacklisted officials, who have violated their poll duties earlier, will not be enlisted for the ensuing Tamil Nadu assembly elections.A decision will be taken on these 25 officers by the end of July when the state election commissioner sends a report.

How To Fix Ayushman Bharat: Experts To FM

How To Fix Ayushman Bharat: Experts To FM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'Patients under the scheme may ultimately have to go to private hospitals.'

Meet Deputy Collector P V Sindhu

Meet Deputy Collector P V Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Now that Sindhu has joined the revenue service in the AP government, there are chances of her being inducted into the Indian Administrative Service seven or eight years down the line.

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's remarks on Thursday came during his address to a joint session of the US Congress. He attributed a big part of the success of India-US ties to Indian-Americans.

Scrap Pay Commission recommendations, say cops

Scrap Pay Commission recommendations, say cops

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Police officers, criticising the recommendations of the sixth Pay Commission have told the government that the commission has overlooked the fact that the threats to internal security are perhaps more recurrent and damaging today than actual threats of aggression from external enemies. IPS officers have also criticised the commission for not only maintaining, but increase the edge that is given to IAS officers over them.

Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Globally recognised organisations including the CDC, the Clinton Foundation, and domestic pharmaceutical and health care companies have sent their teams to visit the centres and study the concept, reports R Krishna Das.

Ex-Bengal chief secy's conduct could lead to anarchy: Govt sources

Ex-Bengal chief secy's conduct could lead to anarchy: Govt sources

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Taking strong exception to former West Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay skipping a meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, government sources on Wednesday said his conduct has made a severe dent to Indian Administrative Service and it could lead to anarchy.

The curious case of Pawan Bansal's private secretary

The curious case of Pawan Bansal's private secretary

Rediff.com11 May 2013

While it is becoming increasingly apparent that the fortunes of sacked Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's family members improved dramatically during his tenure in the government, officials on his personal staff were not doing too badly either.

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

'TN power shortage is due to lack of proper management'

'TN power shortage is due to lack of proper management'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

M G Devasahayam, an expert in power utility management, demand side and need based energy management, transport utility management, etc with over 45 years experience, discusses the power sector in Tamil Nadu and India.

Govt rewards key IAS officer behind drafting of Lokpal Bill

Govt rewards key IAS officer behind drafting of Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Indian Administrative Services officer Alka Sirohi, the key coordinator for the drafting of the Lokpal Bill, has been appointed as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission.

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Karnataka government on Wednesday put the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms on hold amid fierce criticism from business leaders and tech tycoons.

Supporters riot as ex-CM Chautala, son get 10 yrs in jail

Supporters riot as ex-CM Chautala, son get 10 yrs in jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded 10 years imprisonment to former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay in connection with the illegal recruitment of junior basic trained teachers.

Punjab govt shunts out chief secy considered 'close' to Amarinder

Punjab govt shunts out chief secy considered 'close' to Amarinder

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Charanjit Singh Channi-led government in Punjab on Thursday shunted Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan and appointed Anirudh Tewari in her place.

Book on post-Godhra events submitted to Nanavati panel

Book on post-Godhra events submitted to Nanavati panel

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Excerpts of a book written by a former Indian Administrative Service officer have been submitted to the Nanavati-Mehta Commission, probing the post-Godhra riots, by a former Gujarat director general of police saying they contain 'relevant material' for the panel.